NFU 2 FC Halifax Town 3

Halifax were made to work hard for their win in an entertaining and competitive game. A stiff and swirling breeze sometimes created problems with high balls.

Ferriby started more brightly with Gary Bradshaw placing a header wide then seeing a free-kick deflected for a corner.

Halifax keeper Matty Glennon then made a diving save from Jack Muldoon after good work between Bradshaw and Ryan Kendall.

Despite the home side's pressure, it was Halifax who took the lead against the run of play after 25 minutes. Liam Needham's through-ball allowed Lee Gregory to race beyond Ferriby's defence to lob Ferriby goalkeeper Adam Nicklin.